There are many common myths when it comes to food waste and food recycling. We're here to set the record straight!

Do you know the power of your recycled food?

Find ways to give away your items or sell them online

Find out how you can reduce your plastic waste in Essex by making some easy switches.

Find out more about ways to donate your items to good local causes

Find out about recycling different types of plastic in Essex.

Find out how to reduce the amount of clothing and textiles thrown away in Essex, by learning to repair, mend, and recycle your clothes.

We all Love Essex and want to keep our county looking its best. But keeping Essex clean and tidy is costing the taxpayer millions of pounds a year!

Discover how the Love Essex, Love Food campaign encouraged residents across the county to reduce their food waste.

In Essex, your kerbside waste and recycling is collected by your local district, city or borough council. Once collected, Essex County Council is responsible for disposing of the waste.
Essex County Council is also responsible for managing the 21 recycling centres across the county.